Sydhavnen Travel Guide

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Take a holiday in Sydhavnen and enjoy everything the district has to offer

Sydhavnen is situated in the southern harbour area of Copenhagen. The district comprises three old industrial areas, Sluseholmen, Teglholmen and Enghave Brygge, which are all being developed into popular residential and commercial areas. This exciting Copenhagen neighbourhood offers experiences all year round, whether culinary or sightseeing. Or perhaps an active holiday in Sydhavnen with plenty of outdoor activities would be your thing?

Many may not associate city breaks with outdoor experiences but the two can easily be combined in Sydhavnen. Hire a kayak and view the city from the water while paddling around the Sydhaven basins and canals in central Copenhagen. Or go on one of the many popular canal cruises.

If you visit Sydhavnen during the summer months, you can enjoy the popular Havnebadet pool at Sluseholmen, with unsurpassed water clarity Havnebadet is suitable for children and adults, with four different pools: one for younger children, one for older children and two for exercising and diving. Havnebadet is also open in winter, but only to members.

Take a stroll around the newly built neighbourhoods in Sluseholmen and Teglholmen. Here the buildings run all the way down at the waterfront and are separated by small canals that remind you of a modern version of Venice. You can walk from Sluseholmen to Teglholmen via Teglværks Bridge.

If you are fond of greenery, peace and quiet you will enjoy a walk in Vestre Kirkegård, the largest cemetery in Denmark. Many famous Danes such as the Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning and the revue star Liva Weel are buried here and a walk through the graveyard is also a walk through Danish cultural history. During the summer months, free tours of the cemetery are arranged.

You can visit Sydhavnen as part of your visit to Copenhagen, and regular flights land at Copenhagen International Airport from locations around the UK. Sydhavnen makes a great base for excursions around the Danish capital, and you can easily walk or cycle to many Copenhagen attractions from here. Tivoli and the Zoo Gardens are less than 4 miles from Sydhavnen.


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Top hotels in Sydhavnen

CABINN Metro Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel
2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is £96 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£96
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,648 reviews)
"Short distance from the trains / metro. Shopping centre near by. Rooms had differing prices for what appear to be the same size, were rather warm with no air con, and traffic could be heard as the windows had to be open to cool down."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

CABINN Metro Hotel
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is £177 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£177
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,544 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast included"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Scandic Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is £101 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£101
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the WiFi and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (4,058 reviews)
"Service was great"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

CABINN Copenhagen
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £151 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
£151
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,223 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice, with a great buffet breakfast, gym,pool and bikes for rent."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Tivoli Hotel
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is £118 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£118
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,157 reviews)
"The location is very convenient and easy to go the view points"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
2.5 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is £142 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£142
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,532 reviews)
"Danish minimalism in a convenient location at Copenhagen International Airport. Bare bones but comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Sydhavnen

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København SV

While you're in København SV, take in top sights like DieselHouse and jump on the metro at Copenhagen Ny Ellebjerg Station to see more of the city.

København SV
City Museum

Vesterbro

4/5(78 area reviews)

Vesterbro is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Enghave Plads Station or Copenhagen Dybbolsbro Station to explore sights like Vega.

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Islands Brygge

Islands Brygge is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Islands Brygge Harbour Baths or Mogens Dahl Concert Hall.

Islands Brygge
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Valby

Valby is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Copenhagen Langgade Station or Copenhagen Vigerslev Alle Station to explore sights like Nordisk Film Rundvisning.

Valby
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Meatpacking District

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Meatpacking District. You might want to make time for a stop at Oksnehallen or DGI-Byen.

Meatpacking District
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Amager Vest

If you're spending time in Amager Vest, check out sights like Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bella Center Station or Sundby Station.

Amager Vest

More to explore for Sydhavnen


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